Captain EO at Epcot:

BiffyClyro

BiffyClyro

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Agreed. Such a cop out of doing a new attraction. I understand people loved it, but I just think.. They decided to get rid of it for a reason... Why go back... Isn't that the opposite of what Epcot is supposed to stand for?.. But whatever.
 
BiffyClyro

BiffyClyro

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FettFan said:
1993:


1994:



Say what you will about the Disney company, but they don't mess around when it comes to allegations of kiddie-diddling. Just like they got rid of other attractions for a reason.




Just like....
2003:


2004:
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I wasn't even referring to that, or even thought about that in any way! Such a ridiculous conclusion to come to.

I was saying they get rid of things for a reason such as not being popular anymore or making way for new attractions.
 
Cmdr_Crimson

Cmdr_Crimson

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FettFan said:
Just like....
2003:
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Now now....Chairmen Clench (Jeffery Jones) is Still is Around..Go to DisneyQuest and watch the Preshow for INVASION: AN ExtraTERRORestrial Encounter..
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EOD K9

EOD K9

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I saw it when I was younger as it first came out. The missus has never seen it but we popped in to DCL in 2012 and caught it out there. Once was enough and we are done. I understand why they brought it back, but this attraction should really have fallen under Limited Time Magic.
 
pumpkin7

pumpkin7

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I never got to see it during its original run but it always screamed Disney at me because they used it in a promo for DLP and a snippet in the Opening bof DLP. Glad I got to see it and I'm glad they explain at the start that its old. Jacko died in 2009, I think its time for another change. Nostalga only takes something so far.
 
Bairstow

Bairstow

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Cmdr_Crimson said:
Now now....Chairmen Clench (Jeffery Jones) is Still is Around..Go to DisneyQuest and watch the Preshow for INVASION: AN ExtraTERRORestrial Encounter..
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How the HECK did Disney pony up the time and money to give AE: Invasion such a well-themed preshow and lore?
For those who haven't seen the DisneyQuest game, it's the coolest little bit of unnecessarily-nice theming.
The Alien Encounter universe must have been some Imagineering exec's pet project, and I can't imagine Disney doing anything like this today for such a piddly little DisneyQuest attraction.

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note2001

note2001

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BiffyClyro said:
Agreed. Such a cop out of doing a new attraction. I understand people loved it, but I just think.. They decided to get rid of it for a reason... Why go back... Isn't that the opposite of what Epcot is supposed to stand for?.. But whatever.
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The Disney Corporation's first and foremost line of business is media (Film & networks). You'd think they could commit to produce a new short film every other year for this attraction, even if it does turn out to be nothing more than promos for upcoming films. (Yeah, you know they'll go there! LOL)

Nope. I get the impression that the Disney theme park division has cut ties with the film division of the company and has to plead and bargain with them for the slightest bit of attention.
 
taz0162

taz0162

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Saw it last year for the first time (previous lack of desire to see it was squashed by my wife who persuaded me to go.) None of us were pleased with the results. I suppose it was state of the art for its time but it was just bad.
 
BiffyClyro

BiffyClyro

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note2001 said:
The Disney Corporation's first and foremost line of business is media (Film & networks). You'd think they could commit to produce a new short film every other year for this attraction, even if it does turn out to be nothing more than promos for upcoming films. (Yeah, you know they'll go there! LOL)

Nope. I get the impression that the Disney theme park division has cut ties with the film division of the company and has to plead and bargain with them for the slightest bit of attention.
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A.K.A The money they spent on dedicating a whole sound stage to a Narnia advert.
 
M.T. LOTT

M.T. LOTT

Member
I think it is a decent attraction, but should only run for a limited time. I agree it is very dated but it
acts like a history lesson for film making.
 
mergatroid

mergatroid

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Got to say I really quite enjoy it. It brings back memories of Epcot from years ago and as such is quite nostalgic for myself and others it would seem. The other thing is it's hard to imagine getting a more famous artist to be involved in a Disney project, like him or not Michael Jackson is one of the most iconic performers in history. Of course it does look very dated, especially to the younger audience. However for those slightly older visitors it's probably a very welcome return to another time and after all Disney is for the whole family. Because of this I have no problem with it staying and if there's not a huge wait I'll happily enjoy it on many more occasions :cool:
 
Laura

Laura

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Anything is better than HISTA.

However, it was supposed to be a tribute to Michael Jackson after his death. He's been dead almost 5 years. The tribute excuse doesn't hold up anymore.
 
unkadug

unkadug

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Laura said:
Anything is better than HISTA.

However, it was supposed to be a tribute to Michael Jackson after his death. He's been dead almost 5 years. The tribute excuse doesn't hold up anymore.
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They called it a tribute, I called it cashing in on his death.

I always thought it was tacky to bring that show back after he passed away.
 
Laura

Laura

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unkadug said:
They called it a tribute, I called it cashing in on his death.

I always thought it was tacky to bring that show back after he passed away.
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I think it would have been a neat idea if it only lasted a month or so. Now it's just annoying.
 

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